General Mills Profit Margin

General Mills (GIS) currently reports a profit margin of -0.48% as of May 2026. That compares with 10.31% in the prior-year period — down 104.6% year over year. That is below the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.4%. Use the charts on this page to explore General Mills's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

General Mills's profit margin decreased from 10.31% to -0.48% — a 104.6% year-over-year decrease (period ending May 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

General Mills's profit margin of -0.48% is lower than the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.4%. That is roughly 103.3% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but General Mills's current -0.48% should be judged against Consumer Staples norms (sector average: 14.4%) and against GIS's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of -0.48%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Staples average is 14.4%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for General Mills, and consider following GIS for alerts when major investors trade the stock.